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The use, or misuse, of language in courtrooms across the country has reminded this reader of a similar occasion in school

Sir, As well as judges confusing juries with their use of words (letter,
Feb 28), teachers can also confuse parents. As a head teacher I was
confronted by a parent who was clearly worried about her child’s forthcoming
residential visit. Sensing a problem I asked if her child was enuretic. “Oh
no,” she replied. “We’re all Church of England.”